06/02/2026
Congratulations VC
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TUGUEGARAO CITY, CAGAYAN โ Nueva Vizcaya State University (NVSU) Varsity Courier has proven its journalistic mettle, bagging multiple awards at the 22nd Regional Higher Education Press Conference (RHEPC) 2026, held on February 4-6 at NGN Gran Hotel, Tuguegarao City.
Competing against various higher education institutions across Region II, Varsity Courier showcased excellence in individual and group categories, landing 8th place as Best Performing School in the group category.
This year's theme, โVOICES ABLAZE: Campus Journalists as Vigilant Truthtellers,โ highlighted the role of student journalists in upholding truth and accountability, and Varsity Courier staff members delivered.
Among the awardees were Christine Maria Basatan, who clinched 3rd place in Feature Writing (Filipino); Mychx Zhem Lacaden, who secured 3rd place in Digital Comic Strip Drawing (English) and 10th place in Editorial Cartooning; and Joshua Javier, who placed 7th in Sports Writing (Filipino).
Other notable winners included Jesstony Angel, who garnered 7th place in Copy Reading and Headline Writing (Filipino) and 8th place in Editorial Writing (English); Chelsea Jezz Mabanglo, who ranked 8th in Copy Reading and Headline Writing (English); Mark Ivan Calub, who placed 8th in Feature Writing (English); and Mark Justine Nalapo, who placed 10th in Traditional Literature Graphics (Filipino).
Meanwhile, Ingrid Lianne U. Patong joined the contests in News Writing (English) and Poetry Writing (English), Yhancy Rovan Bangad entered Layouting and Infographics, and Vonshieller Baawa competed in Photojournalism (English) and Mobile Journalism. Michelle Rauces took part in Digital and Traditional Editorial Cartooning (English), while Charizza Ordonio represented the publication in Digital and Traditional Comic Strip Drawing (English) and Digital and Traditional Literary Graphics (Filipino).
Basatan and Lacaden qualified for the Luzonwide Higher Education Press Conference (LHEPC) 2026, where they'll represent Region II on a bigger stage.๐ฉ๐